Harcharan
Harcharan is a Sikh unisex name of Punjabi (Sikh), from Sanskrit origin, meaning “The feet of God”.
| Meaning | The feet of God |
|---|---|
| Gender | Unisex |
| Origin | Punjabi (Sikh), from Sanskrit |
| Written as | ਹਰਚਰਨ |
| Pronunciation | hur-CHUH-run |
| Tradition | Sikh |
| Used in | India, Canada |
Meaning and origin of Harcharan
Harcharan combines har, God, with charan, the feet, a word from Sanskrit charana. Bowing at or holding to the Lord's feet is a common image of humility and surrender in the Guru Granth Sahib and in Indian devotional poetry. Harcharan has been used by Sikhs for generations, mostly for men but also with Kaur for women.
Is Harcharan a Sikh name?
A devotional Sikh name about humble refuge at God's feet. It works with Singh or Kaur.
How popular is Harcharan?
More common in older generations of Sikhs.
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Spellings and variants of Harcharan
Names similar to Harcharan
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Harcharan mean?
Harcharan means 'The feet of God'. It is of Punjabi (Sikh), from Sanskrit origin.
Is Harcharan a Sikh name?
A devotional Sikh name about humble refuge at God's feet. It works with Singh or Kaur.
How do you pronounce Harcharan?
Harcharan is pronounced hur-CHUH-run.
Is Harcharan a boy or girl name?
Harcharan is used for both boys and girls.